gloomy
Translation
gloomy, dark, depressing, miserable
Examples
It was a gloomy, wet day.
It was a gloomy, wet day.
He has a gloomy view of the future.
He has a gloomy view of the future.
She was in a gloomy mood.
She was in a gloomy mood.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) describing a place, weather, or situation. It was a gloomy day.
((to be/feel)) + ((gloomy)) describing a person's mood. She felt gloomy after the news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dark, depressing, morose; Antonyms: bright, cheerful, happy
Etymology
From Middle English 'gloumen' (to look sullen), plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. Related to 'gloom'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'gloomy room' – a dark room that makes you feel sad. The sound itself evokes a sense of heavy sadness.